Anti-inflammatory activities of astringent persimmons (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) stalks of various cultivar types based on the stages of maturity in the Gyeongnam province.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emergence of drug-resistant strains of Candida and inefficiency of conventional antifungal therapy has necessitated the search for alternative and new antifungal agents. Inhibition of virulence and biofilm are the potential drug targets. In this study, the oils of Carum copticum, Thymus vulgaris and their ma...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Khan MS,Ahmad I,Cameotra SS,Botha F

更新日期：2014-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is increasingly popular with cancer patients and yet information provision or discussion about CAM by health professionals remains low. Previous research suggests that patients may fear clinicians' 'disapproval' if they raise the subject of CAM, and turn to other ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Evans M,Shaw A,Thompson EA,Falk S,Turton P,Thompson T,Sharp D

更新日期：2007-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leishmaniasis includes a wide complex of diseases that affect humans and other mammals, and can range from a mild cutaneous form to a severe visceral type. The safety of the standard treatment using pentavalent antimony is a concern due to its toxic effects. The search for alternative, effective and less tox...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Cortez de Sá J,Almeida-Souza F,Mondêgo-Oliveira R,Oliveira Idos S,Lamarck L,Magalhães Ide F,Ataídes-Lima AF,Ferreira Hda S,Abreu-Silva AL

更新日期：2016-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic fibrosis is a prominent histopathological characteristic of chronic pancreatitis and plausibly a dynamic process of transition to the development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Conversely, the activation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) has been recently suggested as the key initiating st...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lin Z,Zheng LC,Zhang HJ,Tsang SW,Bian ZX

更新日期：2015-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous experiments have shown that a decoction of Bauhinia forficata leaves reduces the changes in carbohydrate and protein metabolism that occur in rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes. In the present investigation, the serum activities of enzymes known to be reliable toxicity markers were monitored ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Pepato MT,Baviera AM,Vendramini RC,Brunetti IL

更新日期：2004-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite weak evidence, the use of acupuncture has increased in infantile colic. The only three randomized trials conducted evaluated standardized minimal acupuncture in one single point. Two showed effect but one did not so further research is necessary. The aims of the study are 1) to test if results in ear...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Landgren K,Tiberg I,Hallström I

更新日期：2015-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate and compare effects of an integrative treatment (IT), therapeutic acupuncture (TA), and conventional treatment (CT) in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression in psychologically distressed primary care patients. METHODS:An open, pragmatic randomized controlled trial comparing the three tr...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Arvidsdotter T,Marklund B,Taft C

更新日期：2013-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sheng-ji Hua-yu(SJHY) formula is one of the most useful Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of the delayed diabetic wound. However, elucidating the related molecular biological mechanism of how the SJHY Formula affects excessive inflammation in the process of re-epithelialization of diabetic ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kuai L,Zhang JT,Deng Y,Xu S,Xu XZ,Wu MF,Guo DJ,Chen Y,Wu RJ,Zhao XQ,Nian H,Li B,Li FL

更新日期：2018-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alzheimer's disease (AD) and osteoporosis are progressive diseases that affect the elderly population. Both conditions are associated with fracture risk that is greater than twice that of the healthy population. Resveratrol and exercise are two treatments that have been linked with attenuation of age-related...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Alkhouli MF,Hung J,Squire M,Anderson M,Castro M,Babu JR,Al-Nakkash L,Broderick TL,Plochocki JH

更新日期：2019-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Court-type Thai traditional massage (CTTM) has specific major signal points (MaSP) for treating musculoskeletal conditions. The objectives of this study are to investigate the anatomical surfaces and structures of MaSPs, and to examine blood flow (BF) and skin temperature (ST) changes after applying pressure...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Plakornkul V,Vannabhum M,Viravud Y,Roongruangchai J,Mutirangura P,Akarasereenont P,Laohapand T

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyrexia, algesia and inflammation are associated with several pathological conditions. Synthetic drugs available for the treatment of these conditions cause multiple unwanted effects. Several studies are ongoing worldwide to find natural healing agents with better safety profile. The current study was thus a...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Muhammad N,Saeed M,Khan H

更新日期：2012-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemotherapy of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a devastating cancer with increasing worldwide incidence and mortality rates, is largely ineffective. The discovery and development of effective chemotherapeutics is urgently needed. METHODS/DESIGN:The study aimed at evaluating anticancer activities, toxicity, and p...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Plengsuriyakarn T,Viyanant V,Eursitthichai V,Picha P,Kupradinun P,Itharat A,Na-Bangchang K

更新日期：2012-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methanol extract (MECN) of Clinacanthus nutans Lindau leaves (family Acanthaceae) demonstrated peripherally and centrally mediated antinociceptive activity via the modulation of opioid/NO-mediated, but cGMP-independent pathway. In the present study, MECN was sequentially partitioned to obtain petroleum ether...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Zakaria ZA,Abdul Rahim MH,Mohd Sani MH,Omar MH,Ching SM,Abdul Kadir A,Ahmed QU

更新日期：2019-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In-depth information of potential drug-herb interactions between warfarin and herbal compounds with suspected anticoagulant blood thinning effects is needed to raise caution of concomitant administration. The current study aimed to investigate the impact of co-administration of pomegranate peel and guava lea...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Alnaqeeb M,Mansor KA,Mallah EM,Ghanim BY,Idkaidek N,Qinna NA

更新日期：2019-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:JSOG-6 is used as a traditional medicine to relieve the symptoms associated with inflammation, rheumatism, and osteoporosis in Korea. In the present study, we investigated the effects of JSOG-6 on bone loss prevention both in in vitro and in vivo as well as its underlying mechanism of action. METHODS:Protec...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chung HJ,Cho L,Shin JS,Lee J,Ha IH,Park HJ,Lee SK

更新日期：2014-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:African trypanosomosis is the disease caused by extracellular protozoan parasites of the genus Trypanosoma transmitted by tsetse flies. The current study has evaluated the trypanocidal activity of Commiphora swynnertonii extracts on Trypanosoma congolense. METHODS:The effect of ethanolic stem bark and resin...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Nagagi YP,Silayo RS,Kweka EJ

更新日期：2016-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Samsoeum has long been used in Korea and other Asian countries as a traditional medicine to treat various diseases. In the present study, we investigated the antiasthma effect of the herbal medicine Samsoeum water extract (SSEW) using an in vivo ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthmatic model. METHODS:Female BALB/c...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Jeon WY,Shin IS,Shin HK,Lee MY

更新日期：2015-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyaluronidases have been found as the target enzymes in the development of osteoarthritis (OA) disease. While there is still no curative treatment for this disease, recent studies on the treatment of OA were focused on the effectiveness of natural products which are expected to improve the symptoms with mini...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Citalingam K,Zareen S,Shaari K,Ahmad S

更新日期：2013-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complementary traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat patients with cerebral palsy (CP). However, large-scale surveys examining its use in the treatment of CP and associated disorders are lacking. METHODS:We enrolled 11,218 patients ≤ 18 years of age with CP in the Taiwanese National Healt...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liao HH,Yen HR,Muo CH,Lee YC,Wu MY,Chou LW,Sun MF,Chang TT

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The frequent occurrences of antibiotic-resistant biofilm forming pathogens have become global issue since various measures that had been taken to curb the situation led to failure. Euphorbia hirta, is a well-known ethnomedicinal plant of Malaysia with diverse biological activities. This plant has been used w...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Perumal S,Mahmud R

更新日期：2013-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dizziness and vertigo account for roughly 4% of chief symptoms in the emergency department (ED). Pharmacological therapy is often applied for these symptoms, such as vestibular suppressants, anti-emetics and benzodiazepines. However, every medication is accompanied with unavoidable side-effects. There are se...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chiu CW,Lee TC,Hsu PC,Chen CY,Chang SC,Chiang JY,Lo LC

更新日期：2015-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several compounds isolated from Dryobalanops have been reported to exhibit cytotoxic effects to several cancer cell lines. This study investigated the cytotoxic effects, cell cycle arrest and mode of cell death in ampelopsin E-treated triple negative cells, MDA-MB-231. METHODS:Cytotoxicity of ampelopsin E, ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Rahman NA,Yazan LS,Wibowo A,Ahmat N,Foo JB,Tor YS,Yeap SK,Razali ZA,Ong YS,Fakurazi S

更新日期：2016-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermal wound healing involves a cascade of complex events including angiogenesis and extracellular matrix remodeling. Several groups have focused in the study of the skin wound healing activity of natural products. The phytomedicine Acheflan®, and its main active constituent is the oil from Cordia verbenacea...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Perini JA,Angeli-Gamba T,Alessandra-Perini J,Ferreira LC,Nasciutti LE,Machado DE

更新日期：2015-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ethanol extract of KOTMIN13, composed of Inula japonica Flowers, Trichosanthes kirilowii Semen, Peucedanum praeruptorum Radix, and Allium macrostemon Bulbs, was investigated for its anti-asthmatic and anti-allergic activities. METHODS:The anti-asthmatic effects of KOTMIN13 were evaluated on ovalbumin (O...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lee E,Kim SG,Park NY,Park HH,Jeong KT,Choi J,Lee IH,Lee H,Kim KJ,Lee E

更新日期：2016-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The National Institutes of Health reported in 2007 that approximately 38% of United States adults have used at least one type of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). There are no studies available that assess general CAM use in US pregnant women.The objectives of our study were to determine the prev...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Strouss L,Mackley A,Guillen U,Paul DA,Locke R

更新日期：2014-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Pakistan Fagonia olivieri (Zygophyllaceae) is commonly used in the indigenous system of medicine for treatment of conditions like diabetes, cancer, fever, asthma, toothache, stomach troubles and kidney disorders. This study evaluated the crude methanol extract of F. olivieri (FOM) and its derived fraction...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Rashid U,Khan MR,Jan S,Bokhari J,Shah NA

更新日期：2013-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Senecio serratuloides DC is used in folk medicine for treating hypertension, skin disorders, internal and external sores, rashes, burns and wounds. This study aimed at investigating the antihypertensive effects of the hydroethanol extract of S. serratuloides (HESS) in N-Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME)...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Tata CM,Sewani-Rusike CR,Oyedeji OO,Gwebu ET,Mahlakata F,Nkeh-Chungag BN

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cucumis sativus L. (cucumber), from the family Cucurbitaceae, is a therapeutic plant with various pharmacological benefits, broadly utilized as a part of complementary medicine (e.g., Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha, and Traditional Chinese). In light of past research discoveries, this plant had been chosen to consi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Al Akeel R,Mateen A,Alharbi KK,Alyousef AA,Al-Mandeel HM,Syed R

更新日期：2018-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The traditional use of the oleo-gum-resin of Commiphora guidottii Chiov. ex. Guid., which is commonly called scented myrrh, for topical treatment of wound is well documented. The major objective of the present study was to investigate the essential oil and resin obtained from C. guidottii for their potential...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Gebrehiwot M,Asres K,Bisrat D,Mazumder A,Lindemann P,Bucar F

更新日期：2015-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While older adults may seek care for low back pain (LBP) from both medical doctors (MDs) and doctors of chiropractic (DCs), co-management between these providers is uncommon. The purposes of this study were to describe the preferences of older adults for LBP co-management by MDs and DCs and to identify their...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lyons KJ,Salsbury SA,Hondras MA,Jones ME,Andresen AA,Goertz CM

更新日期：2013-09-16 00:00:00